Brilliantly reimagined mid-century residence originally designed by iconic Seattle architect Fred Bassetti in 1962. A complete remodel by Chadbourne + Doss won the AIA honor award in 2011. Known as The Wood Block Residence, this home has been featured in Dwell & Pacific Northwest Magazine. Features include a large steel & glass pivot door at entry, white Caesarstone kitchen island, concrete, Milestone plaster & baths set against dark stained oak floors & cedar wood wrapped walls & ceilings. The residence embraces the work from home concept & was created w/ a main floor primary suite, office space, a large great room & main floor deck. The lower level is multifunctional, with office/media room, 2 addl bdrms, 2 ba & private outdoor courtyard.
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Listed by: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty • Moira E Holley
Bought with: eXp Realty
$2,488,000
5248 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
3beds
2,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.27 Acres Lot
$2,414,000 Zestimate®
$846/sqft
$6,771 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,414,000
$2.25M - $2.61M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Moira E Holley,
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Bought with:
Helena Chen, 24024734
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2289224
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 2, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,940
- Total interior livable area: 2,940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Concrete, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Security System, Skylight(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 139 x 74
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1410300108
- Zoning description: R-15,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Entry
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Flat,Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Mercer Island
Location
- Region: Mercer Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $846/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,065,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,070
- Date on market: 11/2/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 627 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listing removed | $7,500$3/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $7,500$3/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listing removed | $7,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Price change | $7,500-6.3%$3/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $8,000-20%$3/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,000$3/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listing removed | $10,000$3/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,000$3/sqft |
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| 12/31/2024 | Sold | $2,488,000-7.7%$846/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$917/sqft |
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| 11/16/2024 | Price change | $2,695,000-5.4%$917/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Price change | $2,850,000-4.8%$969/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+280.1%$1,019/sqft |
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| 5/28/2006 | Sold | $788,000$268/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,467 +3.7% | $2,065,000 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $12,989 -0.6% | $1,982,000 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $13,070 +0.3% | $1,897,000 -10.6% |
| 2022 | $13,025 +11.4% | $2,122,000 +33.8% |
| 2021 | $11,688 -0.3% | $1,586,000 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $11,719 -3.7% | $1,463,000 -5% |
| 2019 | $12,173 +7.4% | $1,540,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $11,339 -4% | $1,508,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $11,814 +27.7% | $1,361,000 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $9,252 | $1,267,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $9,252 | $1,148,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $9,252 | $1,057,000 -6.5% |
| 2013 | $9,252 | $1,131,000 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,043,000 +1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,030,000 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,079,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,079,000 +65.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $651,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $604,000 +3.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $586,000 +29.4% |
| 2001 | $4,333 +4.9% | $453,000 +15.9% |
| 2000 | $4,130 | $391,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98040
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Island Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Islander Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Mercer Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Mercer Elem
- Middle: Islander Mid
- High: Mercer Isl High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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